It also recreates arguably the most famous space combat sequence from the entire film saga: the Death Star battle and trench run. That alone helps elevate it above its sequel.

Karen Greenfield with National Geographic said without documentaries like "The Space Race," she fears that Black people's contribution to human space flight would continue going untold.

Karen Greenfield with National Geographic said without documentaries like "The Space Race," she fears that Black people's contribution to human space flight would continue going untold.

A performance of the masterpiece will be transmitted into space on Saturday. The waltz has been associated with space travel since its inclusion in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.

A performance of the masterpiece will be transmitted into space on Saturday. The waltz has been associated with space travel since its inclusion in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.